Is it illegal if you are 21 and get pregnant by a 16 year old??

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Is it illegal if you are 21 and get pregnant by a 16 year old??

My friend had a one night stand and got pregnant later found out the guy was 16; she’s 21.

Asked on June 21, 2019 under Criminal Law, Nebraska

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

In NE, the "age of consent " is 16 years old. This means that anyone 16 or older can legally agree to have sexual relations. Accordingly, no law has been broken. Your friend will not face any criminal action so long as she became pregnant after the father turned 16.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

In NE, the "age of consent " is 16 years old. This means that anyone 16 or older can legally agree to have sexual relations. Accordingly, no law has been broken. Your friend will not face any criminal action so long as she became pregnant after the father turned 16.


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